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November 2012Volume 19 Number 8QUAD CITIES SECTIONMonthly Meeting: Joint IES/ASCE MeetingIn This Issue:Monthly MeetingQCESC EventsOther UpcomingEventsLast MeetingLocal NewsBoard of Directors2012-2013PresidentChristian Hawkinson, P.E.Rock Island Arsenal Public Works(309) 782 0689christian.hawkinson@us.army.milVice PresidentMatthew Zager, P.E.Corps of Engineers(309) dice Bark, P.E.Stanley Consultants, Inc.(563) n Johnson, P.E.City of Rock Island(309) 732-2225johnson.justin@rigov.orgAt-Large RepresentativeGreg Shuger, P.E.Stanley Consultants, Inc.(563) 264-6753shugergreg@stanleygroup.comThis month’s meeting will include an overview of the Iowa City Wastewater TreatmentConsolidation Project presented by Mr. Jay Brady, Principal Environmental Engineer atStanley Consultants. Stanley Consultants has been working with Iowa City on this projectto expand the city's south wastewater treatment plant from 10 MGD to 25 MGD;allowing abandonment of the 5 MGD north treatment plant. The 2008 floods inundatedportions of the north treatment plant causing treatment to be suspended until floodingsubsided and damaged infrastructure was repaired. The flooding and an EconomicDevelopment Assistance grant provided the impetus for the city to implement its longterm vision of consolidating all treatment at the south treatment plant. Project elementsincluded collection system and treatment master planning, design, permitting, andconstruction phase services for this significant expansion. Presentation will highlightsome major project challenges including tight schedule, construction sequencing tomaintain existing treatment, and subsurface and groundwater conditions.SPECIFICS:MEETING DATE: Thursday, 2012 November 8LOCATION: Clarion Hotel, Harvest A Room2915 North Highway 61Muscatine, IA 52761AGENDA:5:30 Social Time/ Cash Bar6:00 Dinner6:30 PresentationCOST: 20RESERVATIONS: RSVP by Nov. 2 to:Alan PalmerStanley Consultants, Inc.PalmerAlan@stanleygroup.comTelephone 563-264-6673
QCESC Events:Hockey Night Nov. 9 (see page 4)Other Upcoming Events:Race to Renewal (see page 5)ASCE's 2012 Section Renewal Race has started! I hope you'll join in the Quad City Section effort toearn the winning prize and keep our Section thriving. A few years ago, our section won 1,250 forthe Small Section competition. Let’s resume our winning ways! The extra money helped us award2 college scholarships at the conclusion of the school year. Go to www.asce.org/finishline toencourage other Section and Branch members to renew and boost our chances to win 1,000 tosupport our local activities. The Section with the highest percentage of renewed members byDecember 14, 2012 will win a cash prize of 1000! A total of three 1,000 prizes will be awarded toan ASCE Section from each category (Large, Medium, Small). Results will be posted and updated atwww.asce.org/finishline regularly to monitor progress and keep a lively spirit of competition! Nowit's Ready Set Go to www.asce.org/finishline! Thank you in advance for your continuedmembership and support of the Quad City Section.SEI MeetingDamping and Motion Control in Buildings and Bridges - A Live ASCE WebinarDescription:Modern structures are trending to be lighter and more efficient from a construction-materialsperspective. However, this trend has led to higher levels of vibration due to forces from wind or usage. In addition, novelstructural systems and higher strength materials have allowed designers to construct more slender, motion-susceptiblestructures. While traditional engineering methods involve iterating stiffness and mass properties, these are ofteninsufficient in reducing vibration of structures, making dissipating energy (adding damping) a useful tool for designengineers. The webinar discusses history of motion control and damping and motion control basics. After attending thiswebinar, you will better understand vibration concepts in relation to how structures become motionsensitive. nd-Bridges/Meeting Date: Friday November 30thLocation:Western Illinois University River Front Campus, Room 1113300 River DriveMoline, IllinoisAgenda:10:30 start of live webinar12:00 LunchMenu:Pizza and SodaCost: 5 (cost of food) Webinar is free as a benefit of SEIReservations: RSVP by EOB November 26th to:Eric ReinschKJWW Engineeringreinschej@kjww.comPhone 309-793-3586In order to reduce expenses, the Quad City Section sends its newsletters in electronic format only. If you are aware of a fellow QuadCity Section Member that does not receive the newsletter, it means that ASCE National does not have their email address. Toreceive the newsletter, members must keep their email information current by contacting ASCE at 800.548.2723 or by visiting theMembers Only section of the ASCE website at http://www.asce.org/membersonly. The Quad City Section does not sell emailinformation to anyone. ASCE’s Privacy Statement is available on the ASCE website.
ASCE-SAME Engineering Conference Recap:ASCE and SAME hosted the annual Engineering Conference in October. The event was well attended, and the presenterscovered some interesting and engaging topics. Thank you to Mr. Mike Ryan, all the members of the planning committee,the presenters, and the Clarion Conference Center staff for a well done event!Local News:The Quad-Cities Section gladly welcomes Mr. Eric Reinsch as the new Outreach Coordinator! In this appointed positionMr. Reinsch will serve as an extended Board of Directors member. His duties shall include communicating continuingeducation opportunities with members, promoting civil engineering as a profession with the public, interacting withother ASCE entities on education policy as necessary, recruitment of new members by canvassing employers of civilengineers for non-members and establishing an occasional social event to build enthusiasm and inform potentialmembers of the benefits of joining the section. Mr. Reinsch is a structural engineer employed with KJWW EngineeringConsultants for the last 6 years. He also currently serves as the president of the Structural Engineering Institute – QuadCities (SEI-QC).Letter to Quad Cities Section from US Senator Tom Harkin – Iowa (see Pages 6-7)In order to reduce expenses, the Quad City Section sends its newsletters in electronic format only. If you are aware of a fellow QuadCity Section Member that does not receive the newsletter, it means that ASCE National does not have their email address. Toreceive the newsletter, members must keep their email information current by contacting ASCE at 800.548.2723 or by visiting theMembers Only section of the ASCE website at http://www.asce.org/membersonly. The Quad City Section does not sell emailinformation to anyone. ASCE’s Privacy Statement is available on the ASCE website.
“HOCKEY NIGHT / President Reception 2012”Friday, November 9, 2012Join the Quad City Chapter of ASM International at center ice for a special evening combining professional presentations withprofessional hockey. This event provides a great opportunity for you to talk business in a social setting, so invite your family,friends, co-workers, suppliers and customers. Space is limited so register early!Location of the Meeting and Dinner:Location of Quad City Mallards Hockey Game:Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (Metro Room)1300 River DriveMoline, IL (309)736-0100iWireless Center (formerly the Mark of the QC)1201 River DriveMoline, IL (309) 764-2001*FREE parking at bus station. Tell attendant you are at Johnny’sProgram Agenda:4:45 - 5:30 p.m.: Registration, Networking/Socializing Session @ Metro Room (Johnny’s)5:30 - 5:35 p.m.: Welcome from Mallards Management5:35 - 6:10 p.m.: Presentation . “Network to build your personal brand, organization & connections”-Explore strategies to add value your professional & personal skill sets6:10 - 7:05 p.m.: Buffet-style dinner7:05 - 9:30 p.m.: Hockey Game: Bloomington Blaze vs. Quad City MallardsSpeaker: Nicole Martin-Cline a Dale Carnegie Consultant trainer in the North Central States.She specializes in providing counsel and training to clients on such topics as team memberengagement, leadership team collaboration, organizational alignment, conflict resolution,sales, customer service, communication effectiveness, and cultural impact. Nicole is amember of many societies & organizations. Also, a recipient of several awards, and has abachelor’s degree in business from DeVry University.Event Cost: 25 -includes dinner, speaker, game tix 17 -dinner & speaker only 10 -speaker onlySponsorship Opportunities: (not available? you can still participate) 20 – period sponsor 250 – engineer sponsor 50 – game sponsor 500 – president sponsor 100 – mallard sponsor 1000 – event sponsor“Promote your organization” by donating promotional products / gifts for auction or prizesFundraising contributions will support student scholarships and engineering educational programsTo Register Online:http://www.qcesc.org/HockeyNight.htmTo Register by Mail:-Make check payable to: ASM International ( 10 discount for ASM members)-Include name, company, phone, email and society on registration info-Mail to: Barry MurchieQET ConsultantsPO Box 353 (Attn- ASM)Bettendorf, IA 52722QCESCQCESC@QCESC*Registration ends November 2thQuestions: Email: BTMurchieQET@yahoo.com Phone: (563)359-7771In order to reduce expenses, the Quad City Section sends its newsletters in electronic format only. If you are aware of a fellow QuadCity Section Member that does not receive the newsletter, it means that ASCE National does not have their email address. Toreceive the newsletter, members must keep their email information current by contacting ASCE at 800.548.2723 or by visiting theMembers Only section of the ASCE website at http://www.asce.org/membersonly. The Quad City Section does not sell emailinformation to anyone. ASCE’s Privacy Statement is available on the ASCE website.
2 0 1 2A S C ES E C T I O NR E N E W A LThe Race Is On.Fast Track Our Section to Win 1,000!The three Sections with the highest percentage of renewedmembers by December 14, 2012, will win a cash prizeof 1,000!Get into the Renewal Race today, pay your Nationaland Section dues, and keep our Section on pace to win 1,000. Your renewal supports valuable local programsand is always appreciated!Renew your ASCE membership by December 14,2012 — and encourage fellow Section membersto do the same!Go to www.asce.org/finishline.For contest rules, go to www.asce.org/finishline/rules.To pay for your office, agency, or company with a single invoice/payment, contact memapp@asce.org.
September 6, 2012Mr. Matthew Zager344 Forest RdDavenport, IA 52803-3615Dear Matthew:On Friday, June 29, Congress passed a bill that will provide 105 billion for the nation's surface transportation programsover the next 27 months. While I did not agree with everything contained in this legislation, known as MAP-21, I waspleased that lawmakers were able to agree on a long-term extension that will create jobs and help to improve ournation's competitiveness.This legislation focuses on critical national priorities, such as improving road and bridge conditions, reducing congestion,reducing fatalities, increasing system reliability, and improving freight movement. I have long supported suchinvestments in our nation's infrastructure. Maintaining our roads, bridges, and other assets offers a host of short- andlong-term benefits. In addition to ensuring Iowans have safe, efficient means to travel, infrastructure investments resultin considerable advantages for our economy. It is estimated that MAP-21 will save or create up to 3 million jobs.Most experts think that we need to significantly increase spending in order to restore and maintain our existinginfrastructure, while also strategically investing in new projects that will provide the pathway for future economicgrowth. Thus, I was pleased that current funding levels were extended for most programs through September 2014,when Congress will revisit these policies. While level funding is a major accomplishment given that many members ofthe House advocated for large reductions to highway and transit funding, I strongly believe that, in order to boost oureconomy, we should be increasing our investment in our nation's infrastructure. As such, I vehemently opposed suchproposed cuts.This law will enable Iowa, which will receive more than 450 million dollars for highway programs in 2013, to continueto invest in roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. One clear sign of the essential nature of these investmentscame from a recent report showing that Iowa ranked 48th out of 50 states in the quality of its bridges, with one in fivebridges deemed as "structurally deficient" and requiring significant maintenance or replacement.This law will enable state and local transportation authorities to continue to work to upgrade these bridges and ensurethe safety of people that drive on them every day. I was particularly pleased that this legislation will continue to providefederal funds for the maintenance of bridges off the federal highway system, which some lawmakers had proposedremoving from the bill.I was also pleased that the law will provide for increased flexibility for state transportation agencies and faster approvalprocesses for new projects, while also maintaining important health and environmental safeguards. This means thatmany projects will be completed without unnecessary and costly delays. The law also provides accountability for howtax dollars are spent on transportation projects to minimize waste and ensure that taxpayers get the biggest "bang fortheir buck."I did not agree with several provisions in this legislation, and I hope to make changes to the law when it is reconsideredby Congress in 2014. First, I was disappointed that the new legislation did not maintain dedicated funding for alternativetransportation uses such as pedestrian walkways, bicycle pathways, and safe routes to school for our children. Whilethere will still be some funds available for these items, some funding that was previously dedicated to such prioritiescould now be shifted to other activities. Under the new law, state-level authorities will have more discretion regardingthe use of funding for a range of projects, not just bicycle and pedestrian-related projects. With this in mind, it will beIn order to reduce expenses, the Quad City Section sends its newsletters in electronic format only. If you are aware of a fellow QuadCity Section Member that does not receive the newsletter, it means that ASCE National does not have their email address. Toreceive the newsletter, members must keep their email information current by contacting ASCE at 800.548.2723 or by visiting theMembers Only section of the ASCE website at http://www.asce.org/membersonly. The Quad City Section does not sell emailinformation to anyone. ASCE’s Privacy Statement is available on the ASCE website.
important for Iowans who value these activities to express to local planning authorities and the Iowa Department ofTransportation their views that funding for such projects be maintained.I was also disappointed that MAP-21 will reduce the amount of dollars available to Iowa transit authorities for thepurchase of new buses. Buses play a crucial role in providing for mobility of the elderly, people with disabilities, andpeople who do not have access to a car. I worked for months with senators from other rural states to secure increasedfunding levels for rural bus systems, but unfortunately was unable to overcome efforts by more urban states to use thatfunding for rail transit systems. While I support improving and developing rail-based transit across the country, doing somust not come at the expense of existing transit systems that rely more heavily on buses.Despite these misgivings, overall I consider this legislation to be a positive step forward for Iowa and our country. It onceagain shows that when lawmakers in Washington are willing to put political differences aside and focus on solvingproblems, we can accomplish big things.Sincerely,Tom HarkinUnited States SenatorIn order to reduce expenses, the Quad City Section sends its newsletters in electronic format only. If you are aware of a fellow QuadCity Section Member that does not receive the newsletter, it means that ASCE National does not have their email address. Toreceive the newsletter, members must keep their email information current by contacting ASCE at 800.548.2723 or by visiting theMembers Only section of the ASCE website at http://www.asce.org/membersonly. The Quad City Section does not sell emailinformation to anyone. ASCE’s Privacy Statement is available on the ASCE website.
Rock Island Arsenal Public Works (309) 782 0689 christian.hawkinson@us.army.mil Vice President Matthew Zager, P.E. Corps of Engineers (309) 794-5218 matthew.s.zager@usace.army.mil Treasurer Candice Bark, P.E. Stanley Consultants, Inc. (563) 264-6656 barkcandice@stanleygroup.com Secretary Justin Johnson, P.E. City of Rock Island (309) 732-2225
